Three Negro Shootings in County During Past 48 Hours
Across Sumter county three shootings in the last 48 hours left Alex Woodard dead and Jim Glass and Mary Drummond seriously wounded. Grd Calaway surrendered to a deputy and faces manslaughter charges while Tom Hurley and Jake Nixon remain at large. The incidents center on the 28th and 17th districts with mixed testimony about threats, loyalties, and weapon use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumter County
Alex Woodard
Jim Glass
Mary Drummond
Woodward
Grd
Calaway
Chappell
Tom Hurley
Glass
Jake Nixon
J. Caloway
28Th District
Woodard
Caloway
Shy
J. R. McGlamery
McGlamery
Hurley
Smithville
Nixon
Howard Place
Food Prices Rise in 22 Cities in July Survey
Washington reports a July rise in retail food costs in 22 cities, ranging from one to seven percent for the month ending July 15. The Labor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics note increases in Atlanta and Memphis by three percent, with Salt Lake City showing a two percent decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Labor Statistics Bureau
The
Labor Department
Salt Lake City
Atlanta
Memphis
McMillan Searches Arctic Route for Intermediate Base
Commander Donald B. McMillan flew over Ellsmere Island seeking an intermediate base for the Arctic expedition between Utah Greenland the main base and Cape Thomas Hubbard but found rugged country and ice in all directions. A more southerly flight will be attempted to locate a base.
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Washington
Donald B. McMillan
Ellsmere Island
Utah
Greenland
Cape Thomas Hubbard
McMillan
McCollister Denies Killing Town Marshal Hannah
Robert M. McCollister alias Bill Jones was lodged in the county jail under charge of having killed Town Marshal Hannah twenty six years ago. The Gainesville arrest led to his capture. Judge Tarver lifted the communicado after his arrival. McCollister denied guilt and claimed he lived here at the time. He rejected prosecution claims of a confession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Gharved
Marshall Hannah
Robert M. McCollister
Bill Jones
Charles Hannah
McCollister
Gainesville
Texas
Tarver
Hannah
Lessenings of Lobbying in State Senate in Georgia
In Atlanta on August 10 the Georgia state senate saw a marked drop in lobbying after Senator J. K. Hutcheson urged department heads and capitol clerks to quit lobbying and return to official duties. Hutcheson read a list of ten registered lobbyists who paid the required $100 fee, noting none had faced him inappropriately and that enforcement was needed as many lobbyists remained unregistered. The resolution to curb lobbying passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia State Senate
J. K. Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Capitol
Secretary of the State
Senate
Dot Ellingson Hopes for Freedom in Coming Trial
San Francisco dispatch profiles Dorothy Ellingson, 17, who killed her mother to pursue dance halls, now seeking release at a third trial. She speaks of wanting a real home and family, insists on an all or nothing verdict, and advocates for life outside jail while attorneys push for flexibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Dorothy Ellingson
Dorothy
Walter McGovern
French Premier Acknowledges 106 Troops Massacred in Syria
Premier Pain leve said 106 French troops were massacred in a recent engagement with rebellious tribesmen in the Jebel Drus district of Syria. He warned that events there are not as grave as some claimed and noted the Saedish post, reported to have fallen, remains occupied by French forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Painleve
Jebel Drus
Syria
Governor's Wife Urges Children Code Bills In Georgia
Mrs. Clifford Walker, wife of Georgia's governor, appeals to the General Assembly to pass the children code commission bills. She stresses the need for a uniform system to care for delinquents and warns of Georgia's uncertain future without the laws, noting she stays largely out of lobbying and speaks publicly mainly through statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
General Assembly
Children’s Code Commission
Assembly
Clifford Walker
Georgia
Wholesale Millinery Likely Open Here
L Leidy a Ma con capitalist will open a wholesale millinery shop in a C M Council owned store on Cotton avenue. Miss Ruth Clark acting chamber secretary announced the plan this morning. Council said Leidy has not rented yet but has viewed the place and finds it suitable and will return to Americus Wednesday to complete the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Leidy
Macon
C. M. Council
Cotton Avenue
Ruth Clark
Chamber of Commerce
Council
Edda Mussolini hailed hero after daring water rescue
Edda Mussolini, 14 year old daughter of Italy's premier, is acclaimed as a hero by fellow citizens after diving into a pool to save a swimming companion who was near drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edda Mussolini
Italy
Miss Aussolini
Confederate veterans at Atlanta home cost per inmate in 1924
Atlanta August 10 One hundred four Confederate veterans in the soldiers home here were maintained at a cost of $418.56 per inmate in 1924, a penny a day less than 1923. The institution reported $51,100.79 in income for 1924 and a year end balance of $3,165.06, $472.02 below the prior year. Provisions led disbursements at $17,896, followed by salaries at $9,071.42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Ennis Likely Gov Candidate From Milledgeville
Macon Telegraph reports Howard Ennis of Milledgeville, president of the state senate, intends to run for governor next year. An Atlanta conference among supporters is planned mid next week to finalize an official announcement. Ennis says he will run on merit, deny ties to any faction or secret order, and appeal to business, farmers, and laboring people.
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Macon
Macon Telegraph
O Fai Telegraph
Howard Ennis
Milledgeville
State Senate
Ennis
Atlanta
The
Telegraph
Brown
Ku Klux Klan
Southern lawmakers clash over university funding bill defeat
Bulletin Atlanta reports opponents struck down the 525 thousand dollar appropriation for agricultural and educational institutions by adopting a substitute in committee and reporting unfavorably. Senator Carlisle of the seventh district introduced a Senate bill proposing a constitutional convention in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
House
Carlisle
Senate
Movement to raise Guy McLendon pay in Georgia
A drive to boost the pay of S Guyton McLendon, Georgia secretary of state and motor vehicle commissioner, gains support. He now earns 2000 and 1800 dollars respectively, total 3800. Advocates note his department does not spend its full appropriation, arguing a raise is warranted. Annual motor vehicle receipts run about 500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
S. Guyton McLendon
Assembly
McLendon
Motor
Carnegie Trust President Charged With Embezzlement
John A Bell, longtime Carnegie Pa Republican figure and president of the now defunct Carnegie Trust Co, is under arrest on charges of embezzling 800 643 dollars from the bank. The charge followed a state official led special investigation into the bank's funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A Bell
Carnegie Trust Co
Carnegie
Pennsylvania
Detective Bertucci Shot Dead in Richmond Police Action
In Richmond on Aug 9 Detective Sergeant Louis Bertucci was shot and killed after answering an emergency call in a Negro district. Polly Francis and Ruth Glenn, both Negro, were seriously wounded. Police say Francis shot the woman then Bertucci as he arrived by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Louis Bertucei
Polly Francis
Ruth Glenn
Francis
Bertucci
J. Harvey Burke
Ruedolph Disse
Burke
Vivian Tomlin Peers
W. G. Carter
May it Please the Court and Your Honor in the Senate
ATLANTA August 16 Just because a man is elected a Georgia senator does not free him from old habits. In heated debate several lawmakers addressed the president as Your Tronor May it please the court and to the Senate as Gentlemen of the Jury. One senator used Brother Moderator in reverent tone and another spoke Your honor and my good brethren. Senator P T Knight challenged E E Andrews with childish and the baby senator retorted I may be a gosling but I am not a full crown goose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Georgia
Georgia Senate
Senate
J. M. Dixon
P. T. Knight
E. E. Andrews
Knight
Richland farmers sell cars of corn in big sale
Richland August 10. Farmers in and around Richland shipped large corn crops from last year at a big profit. The largest individual sale was by Dr. N. C. Alston, pecan king of Stewart County, who recently shipped from his barn.
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Richland
N. C. Alston
Stewart County
New Testament in Modern Form Sent to India
Chicago August 9 An Indian edition of the Goodspeed New Testament is published by the Christian Literature Society of Madras with cooperation from the University of Chicago Press The translation aims for modern English easier for native students and the plates are provided by the press with printing to be done in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christian Literature Society of Madras
University of Chicago Press
India
Man Held In Slaying Of Englers Near Moores Crossing
Austin Aug 10 One man is held by Travis county authorities in the killing of Mr and Mrs S I Engler and their adopted daughter Miss Emma Engler at their farmhouse near Moores Crossing fourteen miles southeast of Austin presumed Saturday night. Officers refused to reveal the man s identity. Posses are scouring the countryside for clues of the slayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Travis County
S. I. Engler
Emma Engler
Moores Crossing
Corn Yield Outlook From Local Farms During 1925 Season
A carload of fine corn represents surplus from local farms grown in 1924. This year’s corn crop faces moisture shortages but is expected to be fair to good, reflecting cautious optimism among growers about yields despite weather challenges.
O P Regulars Fear Fiery Frazier in Senate Power Shuffle
Washington dispatch notes Republican regulars fear a stronger radical faction led by Frazier. Democrats regard him with esteem while radicals expect shifts after recalls of La Follette and Ladd. Norris may stay independent. Frazier’s potential leadership is debated with cautious optimism.
Robber Escapes With 12000 From State and Lake Theater
An armed robber fled Chicago shops and offices at State and Lake theater Sunday night with 12000 in receipts for Saturday and Sunday. The bandit entered the theater office from a lobby entrance and forced five employees to silence with a revolver before slipping into the crowd. William A. Singer, theater manager, said the robber followed one worker into the office and compelled the five to remain quiet.
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Chicago
State and Lake Theater
William A. Singer
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